Lunar New Year menu runs from 17th to 21st February at From Here By Mike
From Tuesday, 17th February to Saturday, 21st February, From Here By Mike will present a limited Lunar New Year menu at 1 Hotel Melbourne. The offering aligns with the cultural themes traditionally associated with the season, including longevity, abundance, strength, and good fortune.
The menu is available across both lunch and dinner services throughout the five days. Walk-in and booking options are offered during the run. The dishes draw on Lunar New Year symbolism while maintaining the restaurant’s produce-led approach.
Each menu item has been developed around established culinary traditions. However, the execution reflects the kitchen’s focus on local produce and restrained technique. The approach prioritises clarity of flavour and ingredient integrity.
The seasonal offering coincides with the Year of the Horse. Within Lunar New Year tradition, the horse is associated with momentum, confidence, and forward movement. These ideas are reflected in the structure and composition of the dishes.
The menu is positioned as a shared dining experience. Several dishes are designed for the table, supporting communal eating, which remains central to Lunar New Year celebrations.
Lunar New Year menu highlights
Fire Horse Noodles form part of the offering. The dish features egg noodles combined with Victorian spanner crab, ginger, black beans, and soy butter. Long noodles are traditionally associated with longevity, and the preparation retains that symbolism.
Steamed whole Port Phillip Bay snapper is also included. The fish is served with ginger and spring onion and presented whole. Within Lunar New Year customs, whole fish represent abundance and completeness, particularly when shared.
Beef short ribs cooked in master stock appear as another centrepiece dish. The ribs are slow-cooked until tender and finished with charred wombok, orange, and star anise. The preparation reflects time-intensive cooking methods commonly associated with celebratory meals.
A dessert course titled Fortune Mandarin completes the menu. It includes citrus curd, wild marigold streusel, and mandarin gel. Mandarin fruit holds cultural significance during the Lunar New Year and is commonly associated with prosperity and wealth.
The Lunar New Year menu sits alongside the restaurant’s standard offering. Guests may choose to incorporate individual dishes or focus exclusively on the seasonal selection. This flexibility applies across both service periods.
From Here By Mike operates as the signature restaurant within 1 Hotel Melbourne. The venue is recognised as a hatted restaurant within the Melbourne dining landscape. Its menu development centres on regional sourcing and seasonal availability.
The Lunar New Year offering runs for a fixed period only. Availability is limited to the dates specified and is not scheduled to extend beyond the advertised window.
Lunar New Year specials are available from Tuesday, 17th February to Saturday, 21st February.
Location: From Here By Mike, 1 Hotel Melbourne
Dates: 17th February to 21st February
Service: Lunch and dinner
Access: Walk-ins and bookings accepted